Artist |
Koitsu TSUCHIYA (1870-1949) |
Title |
"Nezu Shrine in Snow" ("Nezu Jinja") |
Date |
1934 (early printing by Yokoi, ca1934-62) |
Provenance |
Consigned by the George Ferriter Collection. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Doi Hangaten (Doi "watermark" upper left) |
Carver/Printer/Seal |
Harada/Yokoi; Doi "E-seal" |
Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage"
(embossing) to trees, temple, and umbrella; life-like shadowing;
highly detailed carving, crisp key-lines. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and verso.
(Slight toning; minor flaws.) Vintage printing, never displayed. |
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
A wonderfully illuminated nightscene--typical of the superb mastery of light
for which Koitsu is so well known. |
Item # |
GF-05 |
Price |
$450 (Sold/la/ug) |